Dakorada village, Gunupur block | Pincode 765029

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Surjarao kumbirika

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LGD code: 426694
Pincode: 765029
Post office: Ramanaguda
Population: 411
Households: 95
Literacy rate: 14.6%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 250
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 258 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 582 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dakorada compares

By population, Dakorada ranks #90 of 206 villages in Gunupur mandal.

Literacy rate

14.6%

−28.3% vs mandal average

Dakorada: 14.6%
Gunupur mandal: 42.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

967

−83 vs mandal average

Dakorada: 967
Gunupur mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Dakorada: 4.3
Gunupur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dakorada at a glance

Dakorada is a village of 411 people in 95 households (Census 2011) in Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 90th-largest of 206 villages in Gunupur block. Literacy is 15%, 28 points below the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 967 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Rayagada district centre, 55 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 19 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765029, served by Ramanaguda post office; the LGD village code is 426694. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 17 km away. The sarpanch is Surjarao kumbirika. The population is estimated at 485 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dakorada · this village	411	15%	—
Souraguda · Gunupur	318	26%	0 km N
Saurada · Gunupur	169	27%	0 km N
Serama · Gunupur	296	56%	0 km N
Nauda · Gunupur	1,304	38%	0 km N
Tambakana · Gunupur	219	32%	1.3 km S
Dumuri · Gunupur	672	42%	1.3 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dakorada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUNUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 33
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 60
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Parikhati
Total area (ha): 893
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 665.65

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dakorada

LGD code: 426694
Pincode: 765029
Post office: Ramanaguda
Population (Census 2011): 411
Population (projected 2026): 485
Households: 95
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 14.6%
Coordinates: 19.17744°N, 83.66918°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Surjarao kumbirika
Block / Mandal: Gunupur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Dakorada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

411

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

485

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

112

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 411Census 2011
Households: 95Census 2011
Literacy rate: 14.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4852026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1122026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dakorada

Mandal centre

Gunupur · ≈ 2.1 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 52 min by car · 2 h 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar258 kmcapital
Hyderabad582 km
Kolkata617 km
Chennai769 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur19 km
Bus stopRamanguda Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station23 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management27 km
Police stationl. police station27 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Dakorada

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🎓Govt High schoolHigh school4.8 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dakorada

What is the pincode of Dakorada?

The pincode of Dakorada, Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765029. The post office is Ramanaguda.

Which post office delivers to Dakorada?

Mail for Dakorada is delivered through Ramanaguda post office, pincode 765029, in Gunupur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dakorada located?

Dakorada is a village in Gunupur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dakorada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dakorada village has a population of 411 across 95 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dakorada?

The current sarpanch of Dakorada gram panchayat is Surjarao kumbirika.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dakorada in?

Dakorada falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dakorada in?

Dakorada falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dakorada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dakorada village is 14.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dakorada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dakorada village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dakorada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dakorada, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dakorada from Rayagada district centre?

Dakorada is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dakorada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dakorada village is 426694.

Which is the nearest town to Dakorada?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Dakorada in a straight line.

How big is Dakorada compared to other villages in Gunupur block?

Dakorada ranks 90 of 206 villages in Gunupur block by Census 2011 population (411 residents).

How far is Dakorada from Bhubaneswar?

Dakorada is about 258 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 335 km.

How far is Dakorada from Hyderabad?

Dakorada is about 582 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 757 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dakorada?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Dakorada, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dakorada?

Ramanguda Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Dakorada, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dakorada?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dakorada, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dakorada?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dakorada, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dakorada?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Dakorada, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MP for Dakorada?

Dakorada is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

Which schools and colleges are near Dakorada?

Within 5 km of Dakorada: Govt High school (4.8 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Dakorada in 2026?

Dakorada is estimated at 485 people in 2026, up about 18% from 411 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dakorada in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Dakorada in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dakorada?

Surjarao kumbirika is the sarpanch of Dakorada gram panchayat, Gunupur block. See the sarpanch list of Gunupur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)